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Dynamic Aviation Hires Roger Franklin as Chief Financial Officer

Dépèche transmise le 9 février 2011 par Business Wire

Dynamic Aviation Hires Roger Franklin as Chief Financial Officer

BRIDGEWATER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynamic Aviation, a leading provider of innovative aviation solutions to government and commercial organizations worldwide, has hired Roger Franklin as chief financial officer. Franklin will oversee the company’s financial goals and report directly to president and CEO Michael Stoltzfus. Former CFO Merle Zook will be assuming the role of executive vice president.

“We are extremely pleased to have Roger join our executive leadership team”

“We are extremely pleased to have Roger join our executive leadership team,” said Stoltzfus. “I believe his strong track record of maximizing efficiency and profitability for growing companies combined with his knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry will be a tremendous asset to Dynamic Aviation as we move forward.”

With more than 20 years of experience as a senior business executive, Franklin most recently served as CFO and corporate secretary of Quest Aircraft Company LLC, where he developed the company’s first long-range financial forecasts and implemented strategic initiatives to manage production and customer backlog. Prior to that position, he was managing director and co-founder of Forge Capital LLC, a private investment firm for middle-market manufacturing companies. Franklin also previously served in senior financial positions with National Linen Service, Allied Automotive Group and Simmons Company, and as an audit and tax manager with Price Waterhouse.

“I’m excited to be part of the Dynamic Aviation team,” said Franklin. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success as a leader in providing customized solutions for government and commercial customers through mission-critical aviation solutions.”

Franklin earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from University of Alabama, where he graduated magna cum laude. He is a member of Financial Executives International, where he served as past president of the Atlanta chapter.

About Dynamic Aviation

Dynamic Aviation is the leading provider of innovative special-mission aviation solutions designed to meet the unique requirements of government and commercial organizations worldwide. The company delivers customized aerial assets and services to support a wide range of customers including national defense, military intelligence, federal agencies, state and local governments, non-profit research organizations, and private companies. Dynamic Aviation has the flexibility and resources to deliver world-class aviation solutions that combine mission-modified aircraft, experienced flight crews and comprehensive maintenance services. The company operates a 40,000-square-foot heavy maintenance and modification center, engine shop and privately-owned airport at its headquarters in Bridgewater, Va. Dynamic Aviation employs approximately 500 aviation professionals, owns more than 150 aircraft and operates from 20 locations in 10 countries across four continents. For more information, please visit www.dynamicaviation.com.